528828 Fri Jun 13 12:32:58 -0700 2008 13 41 Cookware 0 3778333 Let me start by saying I should clean my oven more often. Time just slips away...I meant to do it and other things just take priority. I would estimate I last cleaned oven 2 years ago. I hope you can identify with that dilemma! When I get it clean this time, I promise to do better. Here's what's happening: It's not a self clean oven, so I have to use some sort of chemical. I have previously used - and loved - a product called "Clean-It" by the Carbona Company. It came in pump spray plastic bottle (not aerosol), was odorless, and did a great job. The company has discontinued the product, but you still can find some around. I found 2 bottles on clearance at Linens-and-Things. I also ordered some from Amazon, just to have on hand. However, what do I use for the future? Do you have any great product? I hate that EZ Off stuff (is that was you call it?) How often do you clean your ovens? I know it would be easier to do it with more frequency, but the wiping out the oven is what takes so long, getting into all the corners. I think that's why I delay this project. My oven is gas. The owners manual states to use a commercial cleaner. I called the company (Viking) today to get advice on cleaning the oven window (interior) and they told me to never use commercial cleaners, because they've had problems with oven ignition systems after use. They suggested soap and water. Do all of you wipe out your oven after every use to clean leftover debris and oil? Any thoughts on how to get the oven window cleaned? Company suggested Mr Clean Magic Eraser. That didn't even touch the amount of solidified yuck on the window. (see, it has been a long time since cleaning). I did a paste of vinegar and baking soda - no luck. A search on internet revealed industrial strength oven cleaners. Are these for restaurant kitchens? Any experience with these products? Do you think I could hire a professional to clean oven for me? One person told me they use Goo-Be-Gone on their oven. Any thoughts? Any oven cleaning wisdom, guidance, and support? Fri Jun 13 12:33:03 -0700 2008 129259 wintersummer 1 3779057 I've had my oven for 2 years and I haven't really cleaned the inside. However, I also don't bake a lot of things that spatter grease and such on the walls (I probably do more breads and cookies, less roast chickens and ducks). I don't know why a commercial cleaner would interfere with the ignition system, unless you got cleaner onto the igniter assembly. So, really, the only help I can give you pertains to your oven window (and maybe what to use when you run out of Clean-It. Go buy a bottle of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap and dilute it to make a cleaning solution. Get yourself a small scrub brush and a good cleaning rag and scrub away. I had used Ajax, Formula 409, Fantastic, plus any other cleaner I could find to clean my range hood and oven window from the sticky, greasy, gunky buildup and nothing worked. I scrubbed with Dr. Bronner's soap and the grime came off completely. Plus, it made the range hood filter shine like new (I swear). This stuff will clean your oven window. Fri Jun 13 16:35:06 -0700 2008 3778333 42944 leanneabe 2 3779118 Wow! I love Dr. Bronner's soap for my body, but never thought to try it on my oven! Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided to start grilling more and leave the oven to simple baking. Fri Jun 13 17:00:45 -0700 2008 3779057 129259 wintersummer 2 3779183 Will any Dr. Bronner's do? I've never noticed any of them being called "magic" What scent did you happen to have on hand? Fri Jun 13 17:34:04 -0700 2008 3779057 41042 jacquelyncoffey 3 3781073 I think they all say magic. They also make a pine-scented, very concentrated (and more foaming) soap called "sal suds" that works pretty well for household cleaning. Sat Jun 14 17:02:26 -0700 2008 3779183 59830 will47 3 3784231 I think we have the peppermint soap. I've only seen the bottles of "magic soap" and didn't know they make a pine-scented one. I like it simply because you can use it for just about anything. I hadn't originally considered using it as a tough household cleaner, but I was getting desperate when cleaning the greasy vent hood and was basically trying every soap in the house. Mon Jun 16 09:17:13 -0700 2008 3779183 42944 leanneabe 1 3786380 For the oven window, scrape it with a razor blade. You can find blade holders in the paint section of hardware stores, or look for them in an appliance store as they're used to clean smoothtop stoves. I gave up using anything liquid around the window as many ovens use double glass and the liquid tends to get in between the panes where you can't get at it to wipe it away. I use EZ-Off for the rest of the interior, so no suggestions there. One tip though, is get yourself a small squeegee. I have a little 6-incher that's great for pushing water into the sink, and is quite useful for squeegeeing (is that a word?) all the EZ-Off to the bottom of my oven to make it easier to pick up with a sponge or rag, although I usually just use most of a roll of cheap paper towels to get the worst of the gunk out, then finish up with a sponge. Mon Jun 16 20:29:57 -0700 2008 3778333 103787 ThreeGigs 2 4365244 2nd for the easy off. Go with the fume free container (blue). I do custodial cleaning for a living, and it works wonders on even the worst of ovens. Wed Jan 28 08:05:14 -0800 2009 3786380 231834 French Foodie 1 4340917 Just thought that I would return to this topic and ask if there are any environmentally and pet-safe cleaners that I can use on some tough grease spots in the oven. With a curious dog, I don't want to use anything that might get her sick. Tue Jan 20 03:45:33 -0800 2009 3778333 18056 Zengarden 2 4360165 Short answer: I use a paste of baking soda and water to clean the oven. Haven't figured out how to clean the oven window effectively, though. Long answer: First I use a paper towel to remove any burnt residue that will come off easily. Then I use a spray bottle filled with water to spray the walls and bottom of the oven (but not the area where the heating coils meet the oven), and let the water sit there a little while. Then I wipe off what I can, and whatever is left, I attack with a bunch of baking soda, a couple of drops of water, and a good amount of elbow grease. Mon Jan 26 17:23:27 -0800 2009 4340917 42992 cheesenut 3 4362272 I'm pretty lax about cleaning the oven, although I do try and wipe spills. I am a bit nutty about the window, though. I just use Windex and rinse or vinegar (vinegar is a wonderful thing!) and water on a paper towel when it's still warm. If you do the scraping thing do it while it's still warm, or maybe try a plastic scrub pad? My next oven will be a self cleaner if its the last thing I do. Tue Jan 27 10:44:19 -0800 2009 4360165 189528 Whosyerkitty 1 4364074 There's still a Clean It Oven Cleaner listed on the Carbona website. Is this something different than what you used and liked? (It says new and improved ....) http://www.carbona.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=17 Tue Jan 27 19:24:23 -0800 2009 3778333 248284 taos 1 4365182 I was cleaning my oven with a regular kitchen foam thing. Then my flatmete suggested I use the oven cleaner. Duh, didn't realise we had any. Well, it made a huge difference, dirt just fell off. Also, the checmical doesn't cause dangerous fumes. The only bit I couldn't clean perfectly was the toughened glass. Wed Jan 28 07:50:15 -0800 2009 3778333 180623 Soop 1 4365283 I too have a Viking range...clean it twice a year Use EZ-Off Fume Free (blue can)...let it sit over night...wipe off the next AM...works very well, even on the window Do not have any igniter problems With regard to the dog....close the oven door so the dog can't lick it...besides, I seriously doubt any critter would eat that stuff anyway Wed Jan 28 08:11:54 -0800 2009 3778333 167645 Yellowshirt